June 11, 2009 - Shaker High School senior Riley Schmidt has been accepted into the U.S. Military Academy at West Point as a member of the class of 2013.

West Point is one of the most academically competitive colleges in the United States. Applicants are evaluated for admission on the basis of academic performance, demonstrated leadership potential, physical aptitude and medical qualification. Each candidate must also obtain a nomination from a member of Congress or from the Department of the Army.

By law, West Point graduates are commissioned as officers to active duty and serve in the U.S. Army for a minimum of five years.